Comment by loozerr

Comment by Souleagle

Can someone please thoroughly explain to me how this shield is so much worse than Crest of the Sha'tar? I mean all i see is 1 stamina, and about 600 armor. The block value is nearly identical, and the gem bonus for this is actually better for an entry level pally tank at least, since block rating is a vital asset for uncrushable. The additional defense is nice as well, since it's actually more avoidance.

I'd also like to point out that this is 10 itemlevels higher than Crest of Sha'tar, with this having ilvl 115, and crest having ilvl 105 :

Comment by WarMaster

I'd also like to point out that this is 10 itemlevels higher than Crest of Sha'tar, with this having ilvl 115, and crest having ilvl 105

Epic and Rare item levels are not on equivalent scales. Thus rare 115 doesn't necessarily have more itemization value than epic 105. (Certainly not in this case.)

Can someone please thoroughly explain to me how this shield is so much worse than Crest of the Sha'tar? I mean all i see is 1 stamina, and about 600 armor.

The +659 more armor on the Crest is by no means insignificant. More armor is always more mitigation (until you hit the cap).

The +22 block on the Crest is also worthy of note.

The double blue socketing is sweet, as you can do the usual and toss in two Solid Stars and still get the socket bonus.

I think I can safely generalize and say that Dodge Rating is always preferred over Block Rating, for any tank, so the Crest wins there.

So in closing, Crest is a much better shield. However this is a fine intermediate while working toward your Crest.

Comment by Trammel

I would like to point out that this shield is worth picking up for the resistant fights. I am speaking mainly for Hydross. As I am gearing up for the frost resistant MT, replacing that gear requires you to make up the defense. This has 10 more defense compared to the Crest of Sha'tar and two sockets as well. The Nature Resist tank as well as I will have this shield with two void sphere, enchant resistance (after 2.4 cost reduction) for the Hydross fight.